Community/Church. Ek-klay-see-ah. 4 Cheshvan 5776 / 17 October 2015

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Matthew 16:18, Revelation 3:14 I also tell you this: you are Kefa, [which means Rock, ] and on this rock I will build my Community (Church), and

To the angel of the Messianic Community (Church) in Laodicea, write: Here is the message from the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the Ruler of

1 Matthew 16:18, Revelation 3:14 I also tell you this: you are Kefa, [which means Rock, ] and on this rock I will build my Community (Church), and the gates of Sh ol will not overcome it. To the angel of the Messianic Community (Church) in Laodicea, write: Here is the message from the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the Ruler of God's creation Community/Church Ek-klay-see-ah The congregation or assembly or gathering of people; the company of believers; the whole body of believers scattered everywhere. Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us keep paying attention to one another, in order to spur each other on to love and good deeds, not neglecting our own congregational meetings, as some have made a practice of doing, but, rather, encouraging each other. And let us do this all the more as you see the Day approaching. Shabbat Who and What is the Church? (Part 1) Rabbi Greg Hershberg 1

Ag-ap-ah-o Love of persons. To be welcoming.

2 Spur Par-ox-oos-mos To incite, to stimulate, to inspire, to motivate, to rouse. Love Ag-ah-pay Brotherly love Love (Root) Ag-ap-ah-o Love of persons. To be welcoming. To be contented with things. Shabbat Who and What is the Church? (Part 1) Rabbi Greg Hershberg 2

Good Kal-os Beautiful, excellent, choice,

Congregational Meetings Ep-ee-soon-ag-o-gay The

3 Good Kal-os Beautiful, excellent, choice, noble, precious, genuine, useful, and praiseworthy. Deeds Er-gon Actions, works, and behavior. Congregational Meetings Ep-ee-soon-ag-o-gay The gathering together in one place. Shabbat Who and What is the Church? (Part 1) Rabbi Greg Hershberg 3

Mark 1:21 They entered K far-nachum, and on Shabbat Yeshua

Synagogue Soon-ag-o-gay A gathering of people; an assembly.

emissaries, in fellowship, in breaking bread and in the

4 Mark 1:21 They entered K far-nachum, and on Shabbat Yeshua went into the synagogue and began teaching. Synagogue Soon-ag-o-gay A gathering of people; an assembly. Acts 2:42 They continued faithfully in the teaching of the emissaries, in fellowship, in breaking bread and in the prayers. Shabbat Who and What is the Church? (Part 1) Rabbi Greg Hershberg 4

5 Fellowship Koy-nohn-ee-ah Community; joint participation as in a family. Genesis 2:18 ADONAI, God, said, It isn't good that the person should be alone. I will make for him a companion suitable for helping him. Alone Bad By itself, apart. Shabbat Who and What is the Church? (Part 1) Rabbi Greg Hershberg 5

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one, in that their cooperative efforts yield this advantage: if one of them falls, the other will help his partner up - woe to him

Moreover, an attacker may defeat someone who is alone, but two can resist him; and a three-stranded cord is not easily broken.

Deuteronomy 17:6; 19:15 The death sentence is to be carried out only if there was testimony from two or three witnesses; he may not be sentenced to death on the testimony

6 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one, in that their cooperative efforts yield this advantage: if one of them falls, the other will help his partner up - woe to him who is alone when he falls and has no one to help him up. Again, if two people sleep together, they keep each other warm; but how can one person be warm by himself? Moreover, an attacker may defeat someone who is alone, but two can resist him; and a three-stranded cord is not easily broken. Mark 6:7 Yeshua summoned the Twelve and started sending them out in pairs, giving them authority over the unclean spirits. Deuteronomy 17:6; 19:15 The death sentence is to be carried out only if there was testimony from two or three witnesses; he may not be sentenced to death on the testimony of only one witness. One witness alone will not be sufficient to convict a person of any offense or sin of any kind; the matter will be established only if there are two or three witnesses testifying against him. Shabbat Who and What is the Church? (Part 1) Rabbi Greg Hershberg 6

Hebrews 10:28 Someone who disregards the Torah of Moshe is put to death without mercy on the word of

1 Timothy 5:19 Never listen to any accusation against a leader unless it is supported by Hebrews

good deeds, not neglecting our own congregational meetings, as some have made a practice of doing,

7 Hebrews 10:28 Someone who disregards the Torah of Moshe is put to death without mercy on the word of two or three witnesses. 1 Timothy 5:19 Never listen to any accusation against a leader unless it is supported by two or three witnesses. Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us keep paying attention to one another, in order to spur each other on to love and good deeds, not neglecting our own congregational meetings, as some have made a practice of doing, but, rather, encouraging each other. And let us do this all the more as you see the Day approaching. Shabbat Who and What is the Church? (Part 1) Rabbi Greg Hershberg 7

8 Encouraging Par-ak-al-eh-o To speak and instruct, to strengthen, to teach, to comfort, to make an appeal. Shabbat Who and What is the Church? (Part 1) Rabbi Greg Hershberg 8

Shabbat Who and What is the Church? Part 3 Rabbi Greg Hershberg 1

Shabbat Who and What is the Church? Part 3 Rabbi Greg Hershberg 1 Hebrews 10:23-25 Let us continue holding fast to the hope we acknowledge, without wavering; for the One who made the promise is trustworthy. And let us keep paying attention to one another, in order to